She wants us to see value from anything that happens to you or your children.

We haven't the time here to explore this wider vision on our course.

But I do think in a smaller way we can adopt this attitude to see that it is our responsibility to see all the positives we can in homeschooling - even if it doesn't seem that way at the time!I am certain that is the way to homeschooling happiness.

N.B. This is Lesson 20 of my 21 lesson freeCourageous Homeschooling e-course which teaches the techniques to make homeschooling work for all of you.

Homeschooling Happiness: The Glass Is Full

A lot of the fear around homeschooling is based on uncertainty – will everything work out alright?

What's more, we always look for the worst outcome.

My child will never:readwriteget their examshave a proper career – and all because I chose to homeschool...

My e-course has shown you that these feelings are all based on fear.

We need to turn that round, take responsibility, and see all the positives in any situation.

I can manage that best when it comes to specific homeschooling problems.

If the end goal of homeschooling is to make your child happy and fulfilled,
who says they wouldn't be better off NOT going to college and training
instead for something they've always loved – like being a blacksmith?

And Susan does have a specific example to saying YES which becomes
increasingly relevant as we get further down the homeschooling road:

What to do when your kids leave home and homeschooling comes to an end?

Do you:

Rail against it

Feel lost and lonely

Decide there's nothing left for you to do?

Or do you:1. Accept the wonderful opportunity you've had to spend so much time with your children and that now it is time for them to go.

You have a new life ahead of you – and it is one that is full of possibilities!

Clearly, saying YES! is the right answer.

Take Action

Susan has this to say:“In the final analysis, it can be said
that your ability to cope effectively with the world around you
corresponds to your ability to YES to your universe, including the
pain." ~ Susan Jeffers, Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway

Contact Me

"With the education system failing so many brilliant
children it's great to be able to have resources like your website for
inspiration, ideas and just a sense of belonging. What you are doing for
your children is priceless." ~ Natalija

"I really appreciate your time and effort that goes into your posts... It's nice to see that you are a 2nd generation homeschooler." ~ Teresa

Keep In Touch Follow Me

N.B. Please note that some of the links on this site are affiliate links so if
you buy you will pay exactly the same price as you would have done but I
get a small percentage of the sale (which usually adds up to the cost of a cookie). If you would
prefer not to support this site in that way, just go to Google and
search for the product yourself.